Posts in the «outdoor furniture» Category
- Heart Bar Stool
I had this idea kicking around in my head for a barstool made from a log with a built in footrest. My original thought was for a square seat, but used on a diagonal like a diamond. Then I was looking for ways to reduce the weight and realized that the back corner of the […]
- Adirondack Chairs – without metal
I decided it would be nice to make a pair of Adirondack chairs for my front porch. Most designs have a back that leans back pretty far and a pair of back legs that stick out pretty far too. I didn’t think I had that kind of space on my front porch, So I wanted […]
- Brilliant Woodworking Animation – Chair makes itself
This video (really a still frame animation) of making a lawn chair is quite fantastic. I like the style of the chair, but the brilliant bit is the way the craftsman / videographer make it appear as if the wood and tools are making the chair themselves. Clever no matter how you look at it. […]
- Rustic Outdoor Lamp Posts
My workshop in FL is still not ready yet, so here is one from a collection of things from my time in NY that I had not gotten around to posting. On our property I needed some outdoor lighting to keep our B&B guests from bumping into things in the dark. Any of the modern […]
- Double Cedar Chaise Lounge
Sometimes we have these projects that just take longer than they should. About two years ago, my wife said she’t like to get a chaise lounge for our deck. I looked at a few designs and said “Bah! I’d rather make one.” So I started gathering some downed cedar logs from the forest near our […]
- Windproof Dock Bench (outdoor bench)
It is said often enough that “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” and I believe that is true. I am also a believer that Thriftiness is the Father of Invention. This dock bench I made is a perfect example. …